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Two Beggar Women

Jacques Callot

1622

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Two Beggar Women is a 1622 ink by Jacques Callot, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacques Callot
When & what style?: 1622 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two women standing close together. Both wear long, loose robes with hoods pulled up, hiding their faces. One holds a walking stick, the other has her hands clasped in front of her. Their clothes look worn and simple, with one woman’s robe dragging on the ground. The artist used sharp lines to show their ragged edges and the folds of their fabric. The scene feels quiet and serious, with no background details to distract. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.